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A 90-year-old woman was killed in her bedroom; car plunges off cliff; and 3 people were punched at a grocery store in unprovoked attacks.

Police and fire stories from the East Bay
Police and fire stories from the East Bay (Patch Collage)

EAST BAY —A look at crime and fire stories in the East Bay this week —

90 Year Old Woman Killed In El Sobrante Identified

  • The woman's grandson has been arrested on suspicion of homicide. The woman suffered traumatic injuries.

Man Arrested For Punching 3 People In Unprovoked Attacks: Police

  • The transient had been cited and released for several unrelated cases, including alleged thefts and robberies, according to police.

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Passenger Killed In Plunge Off Cliff

  • A car drove through a guardrail and off a cliff on Grizzly Peak Boulevard Sunday evening. The driver survived.

Suspect Arrested In Killing Of Union City Man

  • Roberto Rivera was shot to death in Los Altos while working as a gardener.

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Police Warn of Bitcoin Scam: Blackmail Threat

  • The emails threaten to release a compromising video unless you pay thousands in bitcoins.

2 Children Killed In Freeway Crash Identified

  • The crash happened on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland. Another child and the driver were hurt

Berkeley: Who Are These Catalytic Converter Theft Suspects? (Photos)

  • "If you recognize these suspects, please contact BPD's Property Crimes Unit at (510) 981-5737."

Police Release Photo Of Vehicle Burglary Suspect

  • Do you recognize the man in this social media post from the Walnut Creek Police Department?

Stolen Car Overturned In Posey Tube

  • No arrests have been announced.

Fremont Man Who Died In Crash Identified

  • His Ninja motorcycle hit the back of a car that had stopped in traffic.

Pinole Resident Killed In Highway 4 Crash

  • The CHP says the man was a pedestrian who was hit in the dark by a driver who couldn't stop in time. The driver suffered major injuries.

Apartment Complex Fire Displaces 17 In Fremont

  • No injuries were reported.

California Proposes $200 Million For Wildfire Season

  • The state plans to hire some 600 additional firefighters and first responders before the peak of wildfire season later this year.

Sheriff's Sergeant Reaches Plea Bargain In Eavesdropping Case

  • The recording took place at the sheriff's Eden Township Substation in San Leandro.

Berkeley: Suspect Charged With Sexual Assaults In 2009 And 2012

  • During the investigation of both incidents, DNA evidence was collected from both victims.

Rabid Bat Found In Fremont

  • Police say the dead bat was found on a balcony.

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